Pisgah Stage Race

3-Day Version Information

Since this race has always been a 5-Day Version, we are only opening the 3-Day Version to a limited number of 25 spots. I would not delay in registering if you want to be in the 3-Day Version. We could have more spots than 25, but that is not a guarantee.

Race Fees

CLICK HERE to see the full pay scale on our website.

Refund, Deferral, and Transfer Policy

• Transfers: No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
• Refunds: Available until January 31, 2026, at 50% of entry fee.
• Exceptions: No refunds after January 31, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Insurance: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE INSURANCE that is offered by the registration site. This should cover about 95% of the emails we get before the race asking for a refund (I.E. injuries, medical issue, etc. Make sure to read through their information on what is covered under this insurance opportunity. PSR has no control over insurance claims or their refunds.)

2026 Race Routes

• Tuesday, April 7th: NEW Stage 1 - Looking Glass Route - 29.5 miles with 3,615 feet of elevation (5-Day only) View Route
• Wednesday, April 8th: Promised Land Route - 27.2 miles with 3,802 feet of elevation (5-Day only) View Route
• Thursday, April 9th: White Squirrel Route - 31.2 miles with 5,659 feet of elevation (5 and 3-Day) View Route
• Friday, April 10th: Carl Schenck Route - 31.6 miles with 4,090 feet of elevation (5 and 3-Day) View Route
• Saturday, April 11th: Land of Waterfalls Route - 27.4 miles with 2,956 feet of elevation (5 and 3-Day) View Route

Categories

Lots of ways to come out and play!

• Race Solo: in the open field, or in your age-group
  • Open Men, Open Women, Men 30-39, Women 30-39, Men 40-49, Women 40-49, Men 50-59, Women 50+, Men 60+, Single Speed
• Race Duo: with three categories to choose from
  • Duo Men, Duo Women or Co-Ed Duo
• 3-Day: with a limit of 25 racers
  • Open Men, Open Women

We reserve the right to combine categories with low registrants. At the very least, we want to have a full podium to keep a category.

Lodging

The Brevard Music Center (where we host nightly awards and dinners) has cabins on property that you can upgrade into. Each cabin has two rooms with a common area to share. See our website HERE for more information and photos. LODGING IS FROM MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026, AT 9:00 AM TILL SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026, AT 11:00 AM.

The city Brevard has many other options to include hotels, camping, VRBO/Airbnb.

Food

Dinner is included with your registration (5-Day Version from Monday-Saturday and 3-Day Version from Wednesday-Saturday). If you have a friend or family member joining you at PSR, you can purchase a meal plan for them so they can eat with you each night. This can be purchased in the merchandise section on the registration page.

More Information

Much more information is available on our website. And you may contact us (info@blueridgeadventures.net) at any time to help answer questions that might come up.